2008 Subaru Legacy Technical Service Bulletins

212 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2008 Subaru Legacy. TSBs are notes manufacturers send to dealers about repair procedures for issues seen in the field. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault.

• 10093067Sep 10, 2015Engine. "this service information bulletin announces a design change to the oil pressure switch assembly. Nickel plating has been applied to the internal switch contacts to enhance their durability and reduce the possibility of poor contact which could affect operation or cause improper illumination of the oil pressure warning lamp. A small pilot portion was added to the threaded area on p.n. 25240ka051 as shown in the…
• 10092006Jul 27, 2015Suspension. This bulletin provides an inspection method for the threaded portion of the front strut piston rod. If you receive a customer concern of a rattling sound in the front of the vehicle while driving and inspection results of the related suspension components are inconclusive, the strut retaining top nut torque should be checked using the following procedure.
• 10140561Jun 3, 2015Equipment. The purpose of this bulletin is to provide a description of current changes to Service Manuals available via the Subaru Technical Information System (STIS) web site. The tables contained within this bulletin are to be used as guides for becoming aware of the latest changes. We advise you to always refer to the STIS web site when looking for the latest Service information. Printed pages will not be made available to…
• 10090454Mar 2, 2015Equipment. The purpose of this bulletin is to provide a description of current changes to service manuals available via the subaru technical information system (stis) web site.
• 10233105Dec 23, 2014Fuel system, Brakes. Brake Line Corrosion
• 10094206Dec 23, 2014Brakes. Wqk-47r - brake line corrosion
• 10233104Dec 22, 2014Brakes, Fuel system. Brake Line Corrosion
• 10094201Dec 22, 2014Brakes. Wqk-47r - brake line corrosion
• 10235894Oct 23, 2014Electrical system, Steering. Revision to Troubleshooting Information for VDC DTC C0071
• 10093509Oct 23, 2014Electrical system, Steering. Revision to troubleshooting information for vdc dtc c0071
• 10235911Oct 10, 2014Engine cooling. Intercooler/Intake Air Duct
• 10093466Oct 10, 2014Equipment. Intercooler/intake air duct - this bulletin announces availability of a revised replacement air intake duct for the turbocharged vehicles specified above.
• 10056877Oct 10, 2014Equipment. Subaru: information regarding replacement revision of air intake duct for turbocharger where insulator portion of duct separates from duct and leaks boost pressure, loss of power and increased sound levels occurs. Model 2005-12 legacy, outback turbo, 2009-13 forester turbo, 2008-14 impreza wrx.
• 10232543Jul 29, 2014Fuel system. Brake Line Corrosion
• 10091846Jul 29, 2014Equipment. Wqk-47 - brake line corrosion product campaign bulletin
• 10091844Jul 24, 2014Equipment. Service memo regarding spray application gun assembly / use caution
• 10091842Jul 23, 2014Electrical system. Campaign wqg-43r - brake line corrosion
• 10232535Jul 17, 2014Electrical system. Replacement Key and Immobilizer Info
• 10091768Jul 10, 2014Electrical system. Wqk-47 - brake line corrosion product campaign bulletin
• 10234896Jul 1, 2014Brakes. Brake Line Corrosion
• 10232540Jul 1, 2014Brakes, Fuel system. Brake Line Corrosion
• 10068331Jul 1, 2014Brakes. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10234895Jun 10, 2014Brakes. Subaru Recall Campaign WQK47: Brake Line Corrosion
• 10234827Jun 10, 2014Brakes. New Subaru Recall Campaign: Brake Line Corrosion WQK?47
• 10084243Jun 10, 2014Brakes. New subaru recall campaign: brake line corrosion wqk]47
• 10233441Apr 17, 2014Engine cooling. Intercooler/Intake Air Duct
• 10084453Apr 17, 2014Engine cooling. This bulletin announces availability of a revised replacement air intake duct for the turbocharged vehicles specified.
• 10234840Jan 29, 2014Transmission and drivetrain. Correction to Diagnostics for 5AT-Related DTCs
• 10067835Jan 29, 2014Equipment, Transmission and drivetrain. This service information describes 2 corrections to the service manual diagnostic procedures for the dtcs listed above. The information is only applicable to vehicles equipped with 5at transmissions and relates to diagnostics for the lock-up solenoid and shift solenoid circuits. All the affected service manuals will be revised accordingly in the near future.
• 10234829Jan 15, 2014Fuel system. Repair Procedure for High-Pitched Sound from Extension Housing Area Using Latest Generation Production Parts
• 10089957Jan 15, 2014Transmission and drivetrain. Repair procedure for high-pitched sound from extension housing area using latest generation production parts - this bulletin provides production change, repair procedure and parts information to address a customer concern of a high-pitched sound coming from the transmission extension housing area.
• 10234887May 30, 2013Brakes. Subaru Recall Campaign WQG43: Brake Line Corrosion
• 10141550May 30, 2013Brakes. Update: Subaru Recall Campaign WQG43: Brake Line Corrosion On March 27, 2013, Subaru of America, Inc. announced that a defect, which relates to motor vehicle safety, exists on the following affected vehicles. These vehicles may have been manufactured with brake lines that could, over time, corrode in the area of the four?way joint connector if exposed to salt.
• 10141549May 30, 2013Brakes. Subaru of America, Inc. has determined that a defect, which relates to motor vehicle safety, exists on certain 2005-2009 model year Subaru Legacy/Outback vehicles currently or formerly registered in at least one of the ?salt-belt? states listed below. These vehicles may have been manufactured with brake lines that could, over time, corrode in the area of the fourway joint connector if exposed to salt.
• 10065774May 30, 2013Brakes. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10234828May 22, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. This Bulletin provides production change, repair procedure and parts information to address a customer concern of a high-pitched sound coming from the transmission extension housing area.
• 10141537May 22, 2013Transmission and drivetrain, Equipment. This Bulletin provides production change, repair procedure and parts information to address a customer concern of a high-pitched sound coming from the transmission extension housing area. In cold temperatures, thermal contraction causes shrinking of the transmission case. In high temperatures, expansion of the case occurs. These temperature changes affect the amount of preload on the transfer driven shaft bearings.
• 10234886May 1, 2013Brakes. Brake Line Corrosion
• 10065773May 1, 2013Brakes. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10232879Apr 25, 2013Electrical system. Replacement Key and Immobilizer info
• 10235884Mar 27, 2013Brakes. Certain 2005?2009 model year Subaru Legacy/Outback vehicles whose owners either currently reside in, or the vehicle has ever been registered in, at least one of the following ?salt?belt? states or Washington D.C.
• 10085232Mar 27, 2013Brakes. Subject: new subaru recall campaign: brake line corrosion wqg]43 subaru of america, inc. Has determined that a defect, which relates to motor vehicle safety, exists on the following affected vehicles. These vehicles may have been manufactured with brake lines that could, over time, corrode in the area of the four]way joint connector if exposed to salt. To address this condition, a recall campaign will be released…
• 10065138Mar 27, 2013Brakes. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10234881Jan 10, 2013Engine cooling, Electrical system. Subaru Service Program WQD-40: Front Catalytic Converter Replacement & Engine Control Module (ECM) Reprogramming
• 10080091Jan 10, 2013Electrical system, Engine cooling. Subaru of america, inc. Has determined that vehicles affected by this service program require front catalytic converter replacement and ecm reprogramming. For vehicles affected by this service program, efficiency of the front catalytic converter may degrade over time. If the catalytic converter efficiency degrades beyond an acceptable level, the vehicle may be releasing air pollutants that exceed california…
• 10065106Jan 10, 2013Engine. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10235830Jan 3, 2013Engine. Repair Procedure for High-Pitched Sound
• 10079980Jan 3, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. This bulletin provides production change, repair procedure and parts information to address a customer concern of a high-pitched sound coming from the transmission extension housing area. In cold temperatures, thermal contraction causes shrinking of the transmission case. In high temperatures, expansion of the case occurs. These temperature changes affect the amount of preload on the transfer driven shaft bearings.
• 10235880Jan 1, 2013Electrical system, Engine cooling. Subaru of America, Inc. has determined vehicles affected by this Service Program require front catalytic converter replacement and ECM reprogramming.
• 10080261Jan 1, 2013Electrical system, Engine cooling. Subaru of america, inc. Has determined vehicles affected by this service program require front catalytic converter replacement and ecm reprogramming. For vehicles affected by this service program, efficiency of the front catalytic converter may degrade over time. If the catalytic converter efficiency degrades beyond an acceptable level, the vehicle may be releasing air pollutants which exceed california standards.

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